State House

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia S. Creem and Ruth B. Balser for legislation relative to kosher food signage. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

HD.4266

By Representative Linsky of Natick and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Paul Linsky, Cynthia Stone Creem and others relative to sale of devices that increase the rate of discharge of certain firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

HD.4496

By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to investigations of sexual harassment and discrimination. The Judiciary.

HD.4603

An Act Relative to the Commonwealth's Obligation to Preserve Public Safety for all Massachusetts Residents

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 85) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the well being and care of children and aid to parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Representative Honan of Boston and Senator Forry, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 127) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the regulation of location, dimensions or design of accessory dwelling units. Community Development and Small Businesses.

By Ms. Cariddi of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 138) of Gailanne M. Cariddi and others for legislation to require transparency in solicitations via telephone and similar devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 180) of James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost, Daniel M. Donahue, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency of economic development spending. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 181) of James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost, Marjorie C. Decker, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote efficiency and transparency in economic development. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 183) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to small brewers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 215) of Harriette L. Chandler, Linda Dean Campbell, Marjorie C. Decker, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to involve youth in civic engagement. Education.

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 237) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Ruth B. Balser, Jay R. Kaufman, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to support healthy development among preschoolers. Education.

By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 262) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to require that physical education be taught as a required subject in all grades for all students in public schools or Commonwealth charter schools. Education.

By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 281) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to prohibit the withholding of diplomas to students meeting all requirements except a score on a state standardized test. Education.

By Representatives Vega of Holyoke and Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 328) of Aaron Vega, Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to implement alternatives to arrest for non-violent and verbal student misconduct. Education.

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 365) of Michael J. Barrett, Denise Provost, Chris Walsh, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore financial transparency in presidential elections. Election Laws.

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 387) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to further define felony convictions as relates to the disqualification of voters. Election Laws.

By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 414) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to increase access to recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator O'Connor Ives, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 418) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others relative to the use of elephants in traveling animal acts. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 419) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Marjorie C. Decker, Paul R. Heroux and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the natural resources of the commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 424) of James B. Eldridge, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jack Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 430) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to the implementation of strategies for reducing solid waste and increasing recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 499) of Harriette L. Chandler, Robert M. Koczera, Jennifer E. Benson, Sarah K. Peake and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to women’s health and economic equity. Financial Services.

By Mr. Cassidy of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 502) of Gerard Cassidy and others relative to the reimbursement of interpreter services incurred by certain hospitals. Financial Services.

By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 517) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, John F. Keenan, Kenneth I. Gordon, Barbara A. L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency for mental health parity. Financial Services.

By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 522) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to promote value-based health insurance design in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 525) of James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan, Ruth B. Balser, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to require insurance coverage for emergency psychiatric services. Financial Services.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 545) of Jason M. Lewis, Ruth B. Balser, Jack Lewis, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of group or individual disability, accident or sickness insurance policies. Financial Services.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 547) of Jason M. Lewis, Ruth B. Balser, Chris Walsh, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to require coverage for community and home-based behavioral health care services for certain children and adolescents with mental health disorders. Financial Services.

By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 552) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Ruth B. Balser, Brian M. Ashe, Claire D. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the continuity of care for mental health treatment. Financial Services.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 574) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to provide health benefit plan coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services.

By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 593) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to include certain income levels in calculating nursing home benefits payable under the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 614) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Kenneth I. Gordon, Daniel M. Donahue, Jonathan Hecht and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the accessibility, quality and continuity of care for consumers of behavioral health, substance use disorder and mental health services. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 619) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine L. Gentile, Barbara A. L'Italien, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.

By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 632) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to institute programs to respond to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.

By Representatives Haddad of Somerset and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 634) of Patricia A. Haddad, Sean Garballey and others relative to higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 643) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment pilot program to be administered by the Board of Higher Education for licensed social workers. Higher Education.

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 659) of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development provide emergency housing assistance to certain eligible families experiencing homelessness. Housing.

By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 669) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Juana Matias, Jack Lewis, Solomon Goldstein-Rose and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.

By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 698) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jack Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to create higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism and other developmental disabilities. Higher Education.

By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 729) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing.

By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 762) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to providing protection against compelled disclosure of certain information by members of the news media. The Judiciary.

By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Harriette L. Chandler, Marjorie C. Decker, Jason M. Lewis, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and other members of the General Court for legislation to update public health laws regarding women's health. The Judiciary.

By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 787) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jose F. Tosado, Jay R. Kaufman, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to freedom of speech and association. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 794) of Sean Garballey and others relative to the criteria for the release of terminally ill inmates to alternative locations of confinement. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 845) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 847) of James B. Eldridge, Sean Garballey, Jason M. Lewis, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote restorative justice practices for juveniles and adults. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 873) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from certain government monitoring. The Judiciary.

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 874) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to medical placement of terminal and incapacitated inmates. The Judiciary.

By Messrs. Rushing of Boston and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 954) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to further regulate the performing of abortions and protect women’s reproductive health
. The Judiciary.

By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1007) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide for annual perform at risk assessments by health care employers and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1013) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, Diana DiZoglio, Frank I. Smizik, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing and harassment without regard to protected class status. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of David M. Rogers and others relative to protecting pregnant workers from discrimination in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1065) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1110) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to establish an eastern regional commission on the status of women and girls. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1124) of Cory Atkins and others for legislation to include private schools and charter schools in the interscholastic athletic head injury safety training program. Public Health.

By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1131) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to increase power plant safety preparedness by the Department of Public Health to twenty miles. Public Health.

By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1149) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to prohibit the participation of healthcare professionals in the torture and abuse of prisoners. Public Health.

By Ms. Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1155) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Jose F. Tosado and Ruth B. Balser for an investigation by a special commission relative to concussions that occur as a result of varsity sports in public and private high schools. Public Health.

By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1156) of Carole A. Fiola and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for screenings for postpartum depression. Public Health.

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1163) of Sean Garballey, Kate Hogan and others relative to access to original birth certificates for all persons born in the Commonwealth. Public Health.

By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1189) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to establish a board of registration of midwifery and regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1189) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Steven Ultrino, James B. Eldridge, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to restrict the sale of tobacco products at health care institutions. Public Health.

By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1191) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to expanding access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property. Public Health.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1215) of Jason M. Lewis, Mark C. Montigny, Steven Ultrino, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce healthcare costs by promoting non-biased prescriber education. Public Health.

By Representative Scibak of South Hadley and Senator Chandler, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1225) of John W. Scibak, Harriette L. Chandler and others relative to the restoration of oral health benefits for MassHealth recipients. Public Health.

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1245) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for the establishment of a chronic hazard advisory panel to study and make recommendations relative to children’s products and upholstered furniture containing certain flame retardants. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1280) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to prosecution for the sale of illegal firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1283) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1296) of Cynthia S. Creem, Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote humane conditions of confinement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1297) of Cynthia S. Creem, Ruth B. Balser, Barbara A. L'Italien, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to segregation oversight. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1301) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Ruth B. Balser, Shawn Dooley, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation relative to enhanced fire protection in new one and two family dwellings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1305) of James B. Eldridge, Juana Matias, Jack Lewis, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1306) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Dylan Fernandes, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce recidivism, curbing unnecessary spending, and ensuring appropriate use of segregation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1308) of James B. Eldridge, Michael J. Barrett, Ruth B. Balser, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect civil rights. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1331) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Sarah K. Peake, Timothy R. Whelan, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a mental wellness and suicide prevention training course for law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1481) of James E. Timilty, Aaron Vega, Jack Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service.

By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1617) of Denise Provost and others for the imposition of a tax on certain private institutions of higher learning for the purpose of establishing a separate fund to be known as the educational opportunity for all trust fund. Revenue.

By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1660) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to state contracting for cleaning, maintenance or security guard services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Messrs. McMurtry of Dedham and Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1685) of Paul McMurtry, Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1689) of Cynthia S. Creem, Ruth B. Balser, Jay R. Kaufman, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination in state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1706) of Byron Rushing and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts law revision commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1707) of Byron Rushing and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the seal and motto of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1725) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to local energy investment and infrastructure modernization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1726) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to the establishment of certain funds for the promotion of green infrastructure, so-called, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1745) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to participation of customers in community empowerment contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1839) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Robert M. Koczera, Sean Garballey, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1857) of John F. Keenan, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to support community access television. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1880) of Marc R. Pacheco, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Dylan Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to create 21st Century Massachusetts Clean Energy Jobs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Carmine L. Gentile and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention to consider amendments to the Constitution to limit the influence of money in our political system. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a voluntary training program in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2015) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the mandatory school attendance age and for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the barriers to high school graduation. Education.

By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2016) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to promote and enhance civic engagement for public school students. Education.

By Representatives Malia of Boston and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2049) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Jack Lewis and others relative to transportation of students to recovery high schools. Education.

By Messrs. O'Day of West Boylston and Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2053) of James J. O'Day, Paul Brodeur and others relative to sexual education programs in certain public schools. Education.

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2062) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia S. Creem, James B. Eldridge, Jennifer E. Benson, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to internet service providers. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2064) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to include transportation costs in the special education reimbursement program. Education.

By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2113) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2139) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the preparation of a water quality and pollution control program report including gap analysis, goals and recommendations for program improvements and comprehensive long-term funding. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2147) of Frank I. Smizik and others for legislation to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive adaptation management plan in response to climate change. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2155) of Adrian Madaro and others relative to safety and emergency preparedness training for aviation service workers. Export Development.

By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2193) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to limit retroactive denials of health insurance claims for mental health and substance abuse services. Financial Services.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2305) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the deposit of certain fines into the Victims of Human Trafficking Trust Fund. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2306) of Louis L. Kafka and others that the Victim and Witness Assistance Board assume the management and administration of the Garden of Peace memorial garden in the city of Boston . The Judiciary.

By Representatives Khan of Newton and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2309) of Kay Khan and others relative to the sealing and court record expunging of juvenile records . The Judiciary.

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2337) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the reclassification of some low level non-violent felonies as misdemeanors. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2338) of David M. Rogers and others relative to establishing reasonable limitations on the solitary confinement of inmates 21 years of age or younger. The Judiciary.

By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2359) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to making comprehensive changes to the criminal justice system of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2400) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for the establishment of an addiction residency training grant program for certain graduate physician trainees. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

By Representatives Malia of Boston and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2401) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Byron Rushing and others for legislation to establish the center of excellence in community policing and behavioral health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2403) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to the establishment of a statewide children’s mental health ombudsman program within the Office of the Child Advocate. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

By Mr. Scaccia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2407) of Angelo M. Scaccia and others for legislation to provide that network hospitals be compensated for behavioral health services to certain MassHealth patients. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2419) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the treatment of animals and reporting of cruelty. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2442) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to establish safeguards to prevent death and disability from stroke. Public Health.

By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2461) of Jonathan Hecht and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to increasing access to drinking water in public places. Public Health.

By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2480) of Aaron Vega, Tackey Chan and others relative to the funding and management of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2484) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to require the use of seatbelts on school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2494) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2495) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require liability insurance by gun owners. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2506) of Byron Rushing and others relative to the collection and transmission of certain traffic and pedestrian stop data. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2569) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to out of pocket health expenses for active and retired employees, their dependents and survivors. Public Service.

By Messrs. Kulik of Worthington and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2615) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to further regulate expenditures for mortgages from the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Revenue.

By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2683) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the payment by ratepayers for gas and electricity use of lost and unaccounted for gas. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2698) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to prohibit companies from charging ratepayers for the construction or expansion of interstate gas infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2706) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to establish a Commonwealth solar program to encourage the development of solar photovoltaic technology. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Representatives Walsh of Framingham and Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2717) of Chris Walsh, Cory Atkins and others for legislation to establish a fund for the creation, acquisition, conservation and maintenance of public art and the creation of a public art commission. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2737) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to allow the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to waive the fee for identification for certain homeless youth and persons. Transportation.

By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Rushing of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Aaron Vega, Byron Rushing and others relative to the expungement of records of marijuana arrests, detention, convictions and incarceration. Marijuana Policy.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2839) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to evaluate the effectiveness of English language learner programs. Education.

By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the use of tobacco products in primary and secondary school buildings or facilities. Education.

By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2877) of David M. Rogers and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education develop a curriculum relative to the safe use of streets and premises open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Education.

By Representatives Ferrante of Gloucester and Ehrlich of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2918) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to penalties and enforcement of illegal hunting practices. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2926) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2933) of Jack Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3000) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to provide scholarships to for programs leading to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Higher Education.

By Representative Matias of Lawrence and Senator Chang-Diaz, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3003) of Juana Matias, Sonia Chang-Diaz and others relative to the eligibility for in-state tuition rates and fees and for state-funded financial assistance at certain public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3033) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to enforcement of federal law by sheriffs and certain correctional institutions . The Judiciary.

By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3079) of Kay Khan and others relative to the treatment and interaction of juveniles within the state justice system and the collection and reporting of statistical data regarding such juveniles by certain state agencies. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3092) of Christopher M. Markey and others for legislation to authorize the collection of data regarding the use of solitary confinement in prisons, jails and houses of correction. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3134) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to further regulate paid family leave. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3140) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to payroll deductions for voluntary contributions to not-for-profit social welfare organizations and political action committees. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3158) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to further define standards of employee safety. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3248) of Jack Lewis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the licensing of foreign-trained medical professionals with the goal of expanding and improving medical services in rural and underserved areas. Public Health.

By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3257) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to authorize municipal police training committee and the creation of crisis intervention team programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Representative Matias of Lawrence and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3269) of Juana Matias, James B. Eldridge and others relative to prohibiting the use of public funds and resources for immigration enforcement purposes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Representative Decker of Cambridge and Senator Donnelly, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3281) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the divestment of state pension funds from holdings in fossil fuel companies. Public Service.

By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3369) of Carmine L. Gentile and others relative to the disclosure of personal religious affiliation information by the Commonwealth to federal agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3391) of Edward F. Coppinger and others for legislation to further regulate the Energy Facilities Siting Board. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3394) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the diversion rate and the redemption rate of certain beverage containers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3395) of Sean Garballey, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the use of renewable energy in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3400) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the authority and responsibilities of the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Representatives Cronin of Easton and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3494) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to supervised medical parole of terminal and extraordinarily incapacitated inmates. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3528) of Randy Hunt and others for legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the "bottle bill", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3576) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to review the feasibility and effectiveness of the creation of an on-campus assault review board. Higher Education.

By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3585) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish uniform standards for state and county correctional facilities regarding entrance of cell procedures. The Judiciary.

By Representatives Khan of Newton and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3586) of Kay Khan and others relative to re-entry and rehabilitation programs for incarcerated women. The Judiciary.

By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3614) of Carmine L. Gentile, Natalie Higgins and others relative to the tracking and testing of sexual assault kits. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the disclosure of customer proprietary information by internet service providers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Heroux and others for legislation to authorize the commissioner of the Department of Public Health to appoint a rare disease advisory council to coordinate statewide efforts for the study of the incidences of rare diseases within the Commonwealth. Public Health.

By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to prohibit certain telecommunications or internet service providers from collecting personal information from customers without express written approval. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Representative Ultrino of Malden and Senator L'Italien, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Ultrino, Barbara A. L'Italien and others relative to the fees for application for certain drivers' licenses and state identification cards for non-drivers. Transportation.

By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to assure net neutrality by Internet service providers and the equal treatment of data on the Internet, and to prohibit discrimination or charge disparity of user, content, website, platform, application, type of attached equipment or method of communication. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish a center for workforce development programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the Department of Career Services. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to provide for net neutrality and consumer protection. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, Mike Connolly and others relative to the use of state resources to assist investigations or prosecutions, under federal law, of individuals for activities relative to the use and distribution of marijuana and medical marijuana. Marijuana Policy.

By Ms. L'Italien (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 291) of Linda Thomas, Beth Cowett, John W. Scibak, Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
This bill is by request.*

* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.

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